Add Sass to your Glass!

The Signature drink is very popular these days. Whether you offer it at your Wedding, Bridal Shower, Bachelorette Party, or even a Entertaining at home, it's bound to give your event that extra flair. Dress up your drink with flavorful rimmers, fruit garnishes, or even candy! Your guest will be pleasantly surprised at your special attention to detail. So simply add a name,some garnish, and you'll have a signature drink! Check out these ideas...

The Vixen


Melon Melody


Choose a color of Luster Dust, an edible yet flavorless powder that comes in 20 shades.
Add a pinch of the powder to each drink, stir, and viola -- your drinks will have a beautiful iridescent sparkle.
Luster Dust


And from a girls night in at my girlfriends' place.... the Passion Fruit Tropical Martini. I must say it was rather tasty!

Bridal Shower: An Oasis for Odette.. Continued

Lots of texture adorned the desert table. A twig runner,rose petals,river rocks, and fresh greenery wrapped with pink satin ribbon for a touch of whimsy,adorned the sweet treat table.



The Cake


Favor Table




Each guest went home with a personalized face cloth.

Hand written terms of endearment on riverrocks were used in the guest words of wisdom to the Bride to be.

And a terry sachet pillow containing various scents of simmering potpourri.

Bridal Shower: An Oasis for Odette

This bridal shower was a labor of love for me. It was for my cousin, I am also her Matron of Honor. I wanted to create her very own oasis, where she can get away from her wedding stress for just one day(maybe a few hours). I incorporated lots of texture, light music, soft fragrance, and lots of candles to create the serene scene.

I prepared a special chair for the guest of honor, covered with a plush terry towel, and embroidered with her initials.


I asked the Mother of the Bride (to be) to make plush terry runners for the guest tables.


Sign in book, also housed words of wisdom from her guest.


Candle centerpiece was placed on top of a twig mat with petals, and river rocks.


Menu also served as a game booklet, tied with beargrass used in the centerpiece.




Please stay tuned! Blogger is taking forever and a day to upload my pics. More details to come!

Glance now....Gaze Later: Oasis Bridal Shower

Our destination bride relaxed and released her wedding planning stress at her Oasis Shower this weekend.

Finally... I started a page!

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Things that Bling

Don't you just love things that bling?
I fell in love with this invitation from an Etsy seller.


Cute for a bridal shower or engagement party favor
Princess Cut Diamond Ring Key chain


Paperweight


You gotta love this Napkin Ring!

Red Velvet Sandwich Cookie

I know Valentines Day is over, but shouldn't it we celebrate it everyday? OK, one last thing.... Have you ever thought about other ways to indulge in Red Velvet cake, besides cupcakes? Check this out, I came across this recipe in my "must try recipe files" and had to share it!

Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies


Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 sticks butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time. Then beat in the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla and red food coloring. Once combined, add the dry ingredients to wet. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Onto a parchment lined sheet tray, drop batter using an ice cream scoop, forming 2-inch round circles.

Bake for 10 minutes, until baked through. Cookies should be cake-like and light. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.

Spread the cream cheese frosting between 2 cooled cookies and roll the edges in finely chopped pecans, if desired


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